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A Link Between Obesity and Your Memory?

A Link Between Obesity and Your Memory?

Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More…       Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A higher body mass index can lead to poorer memory performance, according to researchers at the University of Cambridge. In a…MORE

Calif. Gas Prices Rising

Calif. Gas Prices Rising

Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More…       Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Gas prices have begun to rise from their recent lows. Some parts of California have seen increases of about 8 cents,…MORE

Sanger Police Department Not Guilty Of Excessive Force

Sanger Police Department Not Guilty Of Excessive Force

The Sanger Police Department is found not guilty of excessive force or negligence in the Federal civil rights trial in U.S. District Court in Fresno. The video was compelling, taken by an eyewitness and shown to the jury. Charles Salinas – a suicidal, US Marine Corp veteran, had told police he was armed, and was…MORE

Fresno Unified Paying For “Attorneys, But Not On The Classroom Needs”

Fresno Unified Paying For “Attorneys, But Not On The Classroom Needs”

FRESNO (KMJ) — The Fresno Teacher’s Association is accusing Fresno Unified School District of having the wrong priorities when it comes to teaching children. The FTA have three requests, which they think are the top priorities for the School District’s available funds: 1)    Cap classroom sizes, so students get more individual attention 2)    Hire more…MORE

Information Sought in Death of Gilory Man

Information Sought in Death of Gilory Man

(KMJ) – Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help in establishing the whereabouts of Vidal Zepeda prior to his death. The Coroner’s Office has conducted an autopsy on the 39 year old Gilroy man, but a cause and manner of his death are still pending. At 9:00 am on Monday,…MORE

Viva Los Amigos With the Fresno Grizzlies

Viva Los Amigos With the Fresno Grizzlies

(KMJ) – Where ever a baseball fan base cries out for more. And where ever there is a unique promotion, you will find the Fresno Grizzlies. The Triple-A champs have announced a special tribute night to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the hit comedy flim, “The Three Amigos!” In honor of stars Steve Martin, Chevy Chase…MORE

Gang Member Arrested For Armed Home Invasion

Gang Member Arrested For Armed Home Invasion

(KMJ) – A known street gang member is now behind bars for his part in an armed Fresno home invasion robbery. Fresno Police say Lloyd Whittenberg used a handgun during a robbery at a home on the 3600 block of North Hughes. Officers say he was accompanied by two other suspects, who were later taken into…MORE

Sanger Police Wrongful Death Lawsuit In Final Stages Of Trial

Sanger Police Wrongful Death Lawsuit In Final Stages Of Trial

Trial is wrapping up in a wrongful death suit in U.S. District Court in Fresno. The lawsuit was filed by relatives of 46 year-old Charles Salinas, a Marine Corp veteran, who had PTSD. Back in June of 2012, Salinas was shot outside a business in Sanger by Sanger Police officers. The Federal civil rights trial…MORE

State Data Suggests No Majority Republican Counties Left In California

State Data Suggests No Majority Republican Counties Left In California

FRESNO (KMJ) — New data from the California Secretary of State suggests there isn’t a single Republican majority county left. The figures from Alex Padilla’s office also show that registered Republicans in California shrunk by around 400,000 voters between 2012 and 2016. “The Democrats are losing numbers also over the long term”, says Chairman of…MORE

Teenager Charged With Attempted Murder Of Fresno Police Officer

Teenager Charged With Attempted Murder Of Fresno Police Officer

FRESNO (KMJ) — A 19 year old has been charged with attempted murder of a Police Officer in Fresno. Investigators say Jose Molinero shot at an undercover officer at around 10.30pm Tuesday night. The incident took place close to the intersection of Jensen and Chateau Fresno Avenues. There were two officers in two separate cars,…MORE